"SSF... Sweet Sisters Forever"!! Dusty Attic December 2011 Sketch Challenge

I started this layout a couple of months ago for Dusty Attic's December 2011 Sketch Challenge. But, I've been so busy I didn't work on it much and just now finished it!!

There was some "crazy science" happenin' with the Dusty Attic pieces!! I used LuminArte and Ranger's Rock Candy. The color totally changed and the crackle was so deep and crumbly that I had to add glossy accents just to keep it from falling apart!!

In this pic you can see what it looked like when I started... and what the Rock Candy did to the LuminArte!! I left the finished pieces for a long time just trying to figure out if I wanted to use them or not. I tend to be a picky scrapper... and this is totally leaning toward grunge. But, my girls liked them... so I went ahead and used them!! :)

"SSF"

"Sweet Sisters Forever"

I've called my girls sweet sisters for as long as I can remember!! So, for the title I simply used the abbreviation.

I gathered the black ribbon and attached it with glossy accents. But quickly realized this was way to messy. So, after gathering the teal ribbon, I used an awl and poked holes right through the black ribbon and paper then stitched it on. Then I added a strip of rhinestones with glossy accents. I'll be adding the rhinestones to the store when I get a chance. 

You can see how much the pieces changed!!

They are twice as big, the color changed and they are really crackled!!!

The flowers are handmade using Donna Salazar's "Rose Creations" Spellbinder Dies. The tiny butterflies were made with Martha Stewart punches. I just cut two, layered them and added hot fix rhinestones. I'll be adding hot fix rhinestones to the store too!! I add those little gems to EVERYTHING!!

This is an image that my girls colored with copic markers. It was hanging up right behind them when I took their pictures. So, I took a picture of this too!! It totally reminds me of the two of them!! :)

This is the sketch I was following and here's the link to the Dusty Attic Ning Site... http://dustyattic.ning.com/photo

Items used...

Tim Holtz Core'dinations 12x12 Paper - Adirondack "Stream"

Tim Holtz Core'dinations 12x12 Paper - Distress "Black Soot"

Dusty Attic - Decorative Scroll #2

Dusty Attic - Hinges

Dusty Attic - Flutterbies Butterflies

Dusty Attic - Fancy Labels

Dusty Attic - Dusty Curls ABC Set

Donna Salazar "Rose Creations" Spellbinder Dies

Webster's Pages - Ribbon by the foot - "Black Satin Trim"

LuminArte "Sweet Thistle"

Ranger's Rock Candy & Glossy Accents

Martha Stewart Punches... "Around the Page" & Butterfly

Hot Fix Rhinestones & Applicator

Rhinestone Trim

Well, that's it for now! Thanks so much for looking... I appreciate your visit!!! :)

God bless & big hugs...

"Ni-Night Titus" - The Color Room Challenge TCR #90

Hey there Blogger Beauties!! :)

I had already started this layout of my daughter, Katie, and our Cockatoo "Titus Too". Then I saw the colors for Challenge #90 over at "The Color Room"... same exact colors... how awesome is that!!! It couldn't have been any easier.  I used a lot of Dusty Attic Chipboard and did a lot of sewing on this one! All of the chipboard is coated in Ranger's Black Enamel Accents and adhered with Glossy Accents.

Here's the Dusty Attic Chipboard I used...

DA0575 - Fancy Trim #5
DA0084 - Bird Cage #3
DA0020 - Mini Sparrow
DA0392 - Vintage Keys
DA0491 - Fancy Labels

I sell Dusty Attic on our website... www.StayTrueToGod.com. I'm expecting a really huge shipment of Dusty Attic anyday now. All of the "Pre-orders" and "Backorders" will be filled first... then the rest will be listed in the store. I've been shipping everything that is in stock immediately... then the "Pre-orders" and "Backorders" ship for no additional fee when my orders arrive.

For the birdcage, I added a strip of crystal rhinestones at the top like a chain and a DA Sparrow that I painted white. The soft downy feather is from my cockatoo!! :)

For the Title, I used one of the Dusty Attic Fancy Labels. I created the title in photoshop, printed it out and cut it to fit the label. Then really drenched it in Glossy Accents so it would look like a huge epoxy embellishment!! :)

Here's a close-up of the DA Vintage Keys...

So... the story behind the photos...

Titus Too is like a forever "Two" year old!!! He needs his naps, has a temper if he doesn't get his way and requires a LOT of attention!! Katie, my sweet 12 year old, is absolutely awesome with him!! She gives him little showers in the sink and wraps him in a towel like a baby. In these photos she is literally rocking the bird to sleep!! If you'll notice... she is holding him soooooo tight that his little wings are laying across her chest!! Oh... and this spoiled cockatoo is named... "Titus Too" after my absolute favorite bible verse... Titus 2.

Thank you so much for stopping by!! I love your visits!! :)

Have an awesome day!! :)

Love through Christ...

Tracy

Do not be led astray by the things of this world.
But, rather be encouraged to Stay True To God.

"Cherry on Top" Easel Card using Dusty Attic

Hi,

This was made for The Color Room... palette #85. I used the following Dusty Attic Chipboard pieces...

DA0575 - "Fancy Trim #5"
DA0466 - Ornate Corners #07"

I coated the chipboard in Ranger's Black Enamel Accents then adhered it with Glossy Accents. The Elizabeth Bell image was colored with Copic Markers and then I added Shimmerz to make it glittery!

You can find the Dusty Attic pieces in our store... www.StayTrueToGod.com

Thanks so much for looking!! :)

God bless & big hugs...

Tracy

"Believe" Card using Dusty Attic

Hi,

For this card, I used Dusty Attic's "Believe" word and white crackle paint with a little bit of pink ink around the edges. Glossy Accents works great for adhering chipboard!

Dusty Attic Chipboard
Glitz Design "Beautiful Dreamer" Paper
Zva Pink Pearls
Zva Roses
Pink Crinkle Ribbon

The above items can be found in our store... http://www.staytruetogod.com/

Thanks for looking!! :)

God bless & big hugs...

Tracy

"Follow Your Dreams" - Webster's Pages... February Challenge

Hi,

I made this for a Challenge that Iris is having over at Webster's Pages. We had to use Trims & Bloomers... which I absolutely LOVE!!! :)

Here's a list of the Trim & Bloomers that I used...

Black Satin Trim

Sage Green Velvet Trim

Peacock Blue Petite Trim

Peacock Blue Bloomers

Sage Green Bloomers

Peacock Blue Netting

Other items & techniques...

 

I printed a digi Hollywood Vogue lady silhouette, traced it onto velvet & cut it out. Then laced green silk ribbon through pierced holes and added rhinestones.

The butterfly is a digi image that I colored with Copic Markers.

#100 Black

#BG09 - Blue Green

#YG67 - Moss

The blue flowers are actually white Zva flowers that I colored with a Copic Marker - #BG09 Blue Green.

Martha Stewart Punch "Deco Fan"

Hot Fix Rhinestones & Applicator

Daisy D's Rub-On

Zva Crystals & Flowers

Dusty Attic Chipboard Frame

Shimmerz Vibez Spritz "Before Dawn"

Thanks for looking!! :)

God bless & big hugs...

Tracy

Do not be led astray by the things of this world.

But, rather be encouraged to Stay True To God.

"Life's Journey... Just one moment at a time" Journal and Bookmark

Well, I'm finally crafting again! I've been sooooo busy in the last few months... but things are finally slowing down a bit! Here's a journal & bookmark that I've been working on. The words mean a lot to me because I get over whelmed very easily!! I have a LOT going on in my life and my brain goes sooooo much faster than my body can keep up!! I'm trying desperately to S L O W down and just focus on the moment!!

I used a LOT of Webster's Pages on this one...

I bought a cheap notebook from Walmart and covered it using Mod Podge.

I used Webster's Pages "Pure Grace" and "Light the Way" papers.

I trimmed the edges with the "Floral Vine" Deep Edge Punch from Martha Stewart.

 The flowers and leaves are handmade also using those WP papers.

The Alphas are WP "Postcards from Paris".

The pretty green "button" is a "Scalloped Sparkler" from WP.

The pink ribbon is WP's "Pink Velvet" and I just hung a silver cross from the bow.

I crocheted the white thread and left space for the green "Silk Ribbon" and "Pink Velvet".

The frame & birds are from "Dusty Attic"...

I just painted them white and put a little pink on the edge of the birds wings.

Oh... and the fluffy white feathers were a gift from my cockatoo... Titus Too!!

  

Close-up of the Journal

Close-up of the bookmark.

I sell almost everything you see in my store. So, it was awesome to finally use some of it!!

The Silk Ribbon was just added a couple of days ago and I only charge .18 a foot. The color I used is Seafoam Green #618... and it matches perfectly!!

I hope you're all having an awesome week!!

Thank you sooooo much for visiting...

God bless & big hugs,

Tracy